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mr.wilson · 10-14-2005, 12:10 AM

I tried using the search but no luck, only gives one to two results that have nothing to do with the search criteria. Any help would be appreciated. The truck is blue and white.

Thanks alot.

Wilson

Bill72BB · 10-14-2005, 01:50 AM

Try this ,http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/search/search.pl

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Originally Posted by mr.wilson

I tried using the search but no luck, only gives one to two results that have nothing to do with the search criteria. Any help would be appreciated. The truck is blue and white.

Thanks alot.

Wilson

**special-K** · 10-14-2005, 06:59 AM

Where did they come up with those names?Are they accurate,like what was used in sales brocures?`Cuz that ain`t what they`re called on the options list.

Bill72BB · 10-14-2005, 10:26 AM

I didn't make the chart just had in saved from years ago , BB is 522 ,called Classic Bronze on the posted chart and Copper Poly on the link I posted .I even remember the PG can saying something different when I had BB painted .

The # is the important thing .

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Originally Posted by special-K

Where did they come up with those names?Are they accurate,like what was used in sales brocures?`Cuz that ain`t what they`re called on the options list.

Rod · 10-14-2005, 12:03 PM

That would be a page from a dealer data book..thats the real GM list. Just like my 72 dealer data book has. Your acctually missing a little info to be totally accurate. They used different numbers for codes depending on whether you had the white in the middle, top, or just on top. It's another page next to this one actually. If your looking to do a glove box code with the proper number, contact me, I can help you out. I got the real book.
You can see where it says shown are conventional 2 tones consult interior exterior chart for other 2 tone combinations.

mr.wilson · 10-14-2005, 07:15 PM

Thanks alot. Any ideas on what color white to use on two-tone trucks? Mine is Hawaiian Blue and ? white. Thanks in advance for the help.

Wilson

Bill72BB · 10-14-2005, 08:12 PM

# 521 is the white

**special-K** · 10-15-2005, 09:00 AM

I have that book...Bible.I know the # is what counts.You can`t get anyone to mix paint on a name anyway.

Rod · 10-15-2005, 10:29 AM

521 is called Frost White.

Dupont number was 817-L
Rinshed - Mason number was A-1347
Ditzler number was 2185

There are 3 different option numbers depending on what your truck was ordered as for paint scheme. Those being either Deluxe, Conventional or Custom.

If you have top as white only then your option number is 542 if your doing it back original to white on top and the rest hawaiian blue.

The white you use is / are those brands and lot numbers I listed above.

Rod

mr.wilson · 10-15-2005, 10:46 AM

WOW, thanks guys. Thats alot of info. Mine is white top, then blue, white middle, then blue bottom. I really appreciate all the info. This will defenitley help on the painting process which I hope will be soon.

Wilson

69 air cab · 10-16-2005, 07:20 AM

Say, I must say this has been a big help to me too since I was confused about the code for green. The different code for two tone helps big time.

Bill72BB · 10-16-2005, 11:44 AM

That's what this board is all about ,Getting help and giving help.

10-14-2005, 12:10 AM	#1
mr.wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 115	72 Paint color codes? I tried using the search but no luck, only gives one to two results that have nothing to do with the search criteria. Any help would be appreciated. The truck is blue and white. Thanks alot. Wilson __________________ Wilson 1972 Cheyenne LWB, 350ci TH-350. Restoration in progress.

10-14-2005, 06:59 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Where did they come up with those names?Are they accurate,like what was used in sales brocures?`Cuz that ain`t what they`re called on the options list. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-14-2005, 07:15 PM	#6
mr.wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 115	Thanks alot. Any ideas on what color white to use on two-tone trucks? Mine is Hawaiian Blue and ? white. Thanks in advance for the help. Wilson __________________ Wilson 1972 Cheyenne LWB, 350ci TH-350. Restoration in progress.

10-14-2005, 08:12 PM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	# 521 is the white __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

10-15-2005, 09:00 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I have that book...Bible.I know the # is what counts.You can`t get anyone to mix paint on a name anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-14-2005, 12:03 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	That would be a page from a dealer data book..thats the real GM list. Just like my 72 dealer data book has. Your acctually missing a little info to be totally accurate. They used different numbers for codes depending on whether you had the white in the middle, top, or just on top. It's another page next to this one actually. If your looking to do a glove box code with the proper number, contact me, I can help you out. I got the real book. You can see where it says shown are conventional 2 tones consult interior exterior chart for other 2 tone combinations.

10-15-2005, 10:29 AM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	521 is called Frost White. Dupont number was 817-L Rinshed - Mason number was A-1347 Ditzler number was 2185 There are 3 different option numbers depending on what your truck was ordered as for paint scheme. Those being either Deluxe, Conventional or Custom. If you have top as white only then your option number is 542 if your doing it back original to white on top and the rest hawaiian blue. The white you use is / are those brands and lot numbers I listed above. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-15-2005, 10:46 AM	#10
mr.wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 115	WOW, thanks guys. Thats alot of info. Mine is white top, then blue, white middle, then blue bottom. I really appreciate all the info. This will defenitley help on the painting process which I hope will be soon. Wilson __________________ Wilson 1972 Cheyenne LWB, 350ci TH-350. Restoration in progress.

10-16-2005, 07:20 AM	#11
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Re: 72 Paint color codes? Say, I must say this has been a big help to me too since I was confused about the code for green. The different code for two tone helps big time.

10-16-2005, 11:44 AM	#12
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Re: 72 Paint color codes? That's what this board is all about ,Getting help and giving help. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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